MGIC Investment Corp (MTG)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
MTG
MGIC Investment Corp
$29.13
+0.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.31B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$72.08
+2.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 2774% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $1.21B). MTG leads profitability with a 60.8% profit margin vs 10.2%. MTG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
MTG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 61 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 74.2%
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.9% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 0.9%
4.7% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTG
The strongest argument for MTG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 60.8% and operating margin at 74.2%. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MTG
The primary concerns for MTG are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTG profiles as a declining stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 65/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
MGIC Investment Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
MGIC Investment Corporation offers private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services to lenders and government-sponsored entities in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Sun Life Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients around the world. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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